Surf City Elementary

Teacher Tuesday: Ms. Trudy Carmichael — Surf City Elementary

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Ms. Trudy Carmichael is a teacher at Surf City Elementary and has been with the school for three years. Families and staff share that she creates a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. She builds strong relationships with her students and sets clear expectations, helping them grow both academically and personally. Many of her former students return to visit, which speaks to the connection she builds.

Ms. Carmichael also works closely with families. She communicates regularly and makes sure parents feel informed and included in their child’s progress. Families say they trust her and appreciate the care she shows their children each day.

What stands out most about Ms. Carmichael is her commitment to growing as an educator. While teaching full time, she is also working toward a degree in school administration. She supports her team by helping beginning teachers, sharing resources, and offering guidance when needed. She also works with a student teacher in her classroom, helping them learn day-to-day teaching practices.

Thank you, Ms. Carmichael, for the support you provide to students, families, and staff at Surf City Elementary. 💛✅

Good Afternoon
Both Routes of bus 291 will be combined today as a first run. The second run students may be 15-20 minutes early.
Thank you!

Good morning! Bus 288 will be approximately 10 minutes late this morning. Bus 291 will run this route.
Thank you!

Better late than never! We want to share that Demi from Ms. Colant's Kindergarten class was our Sea Turtle of the Week for the week of March 30-April 2. Demi, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚

There will be two in person meetings for the families interested in band class for next year at Surf City Middle. One meeting will be on 4/22 and the other will be 4/29. Both meetings are at 6pm until 7pm. All information regarding band class will be given out at this meeting as well as your student can reserve their own instrument! Instruments are delivered at the beginning of each school year. Even if you have your own instrument, come to one of the meetings and let Mr. Judy know! If there are any questions, please email Mr. Judy at trevor_judy@pender.k12.nc.us 🎺🎶🥁🎶🎷

Since April is the Month of the Military Child, we wanted to recognize the resilience of all our SCE & SCM military-connected children with a school-wide parade. 💜 Check out the parade here 👉🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/j9UUWaJpquY

📣Calling all military students with active-duty parents, OMKC students, and their families!

Have you RSVP'd yet? If not, use the following link to do so.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKpdpEgCy18cdoF-hMT6ddRzW9Y2fnvdCUX-4v3khtSBtzeA/viewform?usp=dialog

📅 Event Details:
 April 24th
 6:00–8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM; Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 PM)
 Middle School Gym
 Formal attire

Have you signed up for Parent ProTech yet? It's a free digital safety and technology resource for all PCS families.

👉 Here is April's tip: Some games and chats let strangers message your child. Learn where those settings hide and how to block them.

Get tips on Parent ProTech 🔗 https://app.parentprotech.com/1186/pender-county-schools/en/signup?source=admin

Thanks to Ms. Childress for organizing purple ribbon day the past two days. 💜 Military students were encouraged to come add their names to a ribbon and then tie it to the Military Kids Purple Ribbon Tree.

Good Afternoon Sea Turtle Families!
Both routes of bus 291 will be combined as a first run today. The second run students may be earlier than usual.
Happy Spring Break!

Wearing blue in support of World Autism Awareness Day. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences

Fifth graders enjoyed their day at Penderlea Farms for Agriculture Day! Students were introduced to many different topics and hands-on activities. From master gardeners to farming drones and goats, they had an opportunity to learn about the farming community and get a firsthand glimpse into the world of farming and agriculture. 👩‍🌾🚜

Ms. DeCicco's 2nd graders rolled question dice (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) as they read — turning every page into a mini inquiry lesson. Great way to build comprehension and curiosity! 📚🎲

Tomorrow, April 2, is World Autism Awareness Day and we're wearing blue to celebrate our differences and spread awareness of autism. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #Lightitupblue 💙

Ms. Gruber & Ms. Stewart's 3rd graders also had some fun by having a Math March Madness competition to review math concepts with a heavy focus on fractions. The kids worked as a team to solve problems, shoot hoops for extra points, and a halftime treat. Fun learning all day and a great way to close out March.

Ms. Stewart’s 4th grade class participated in a 4-week March Madness challenge, earning points based on Freckle reading accuracy, completion, and reading log participation! Students worked hard to contribute points to their teams🎉 Great teamwork and dedication!